Milliken’s Diligence Highlights Maine Governance During War
Governor Carl E. Milliken has kept constant oversight of Maine’s administration, visiting all regions to ensure efficiency amid war duties. He has addressed individual complaints, earned broad public support, and may seek a single campaign speech to address issues raised by rivals.
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Carl E. Milliken
Milliken
Maine Coast Patrol
Thea State House
Maine
Commonwealth
Voters Seek Competent Officials Over Rhetoric in Wartime
In wartime times residents favor tested, efficient leaders over campaign oratory. People plan to vote for qualified candidates, not novelties, with Maine’s September election expected to be decisive. City marshal’s $1,500 salary could attract more candidates as administrations change.
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Maine
Local notables and military mentions fill Bath notices
Gus Huntley and Bill Palmer travelled from Boston via Hinghan Mass naval station to Rockland for furlough with Huntley undergoing an appendicitis operation. John Brown of Morse High School, stationed in Rockland, has recovered well after surgery while his Bath ties renew as families hear of his status. Engagement news shares Miss Ella Anita Johnson of Bath and Arthur Woodburn Kindred of Dorchester as they move toward marriage. Captain Minott Symonds serves as instructor at a Virginia camp and local families relocate between summer homes and New York City connections.
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Gus Huntley
Rockland
Bill” Palmer
Boston
Huntley
Hinghan
Mass
John Brown
Brown
Bath
Minott Symonds
Carl Percy
Virginia
Fred C. Marston
Mable
Juliet
Randolph
Frederick
Lake Cobboseecontee
Wiscasset
Montclair
N. J
James P. Marston
New York City
Frostina Marston
Mr. Marston
Stuyvesant High School
Johnson
Ella Anita Johnson
Arthur Woodburn Kindred
Dorchester
Ernest A. Johnson
North Street
Smith’s
Kindred
E. ‘W. Kindred
Bath Iron Works
Seattle
Washington
Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Co
Kaiser cries over Allies breaking international law
The Kaiser assails Allied actions as unlawful while the crisis grows. Funeral services for Henry Perkins Edson were held at his daughter's home with Dr. James E. C. Sawyer officiating and burial planned in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Submarine activity threats sharpen energy concerns as candles may become rarer.
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Henry Perkins Edson
Horace Ward
Northstret
James E. C. Sawyer
Swampscott
Mass
City concerns loom over roads ferry and hay prices
Grass uncut as hay prices rise to high levels stir worry. The worn corduroy road on High street remains a complaint for drivers. The ferry issue continues to occupy the minds of city fathers.
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High Street
Local residents host guests and guests visit in Dresden area
Dozens of neighbors and relatives visit weekends across Dresden and nearby towns. Families like the Small, Houdlette, Dennison, Adams and Perry clans spend Sundays at homes or parks, while Miss Vena Dobbin starts work in Bath and Charles Hewitt Jr goes to the Portsmouth navy yard for a new post.
Lieutenant Leavitt Prisoner of War in Germany
A letter from Lieutenant H J Leavitt of the Royal Flying Corps, once of Bath, now a prisoner at Landshut, Batavia, describes his hope to return home for Christmas and then go to Canada as an instructor. He recounts experiences with General Foch, battles, and life in a fighting squadron, noting enemy air combat and his plans after service. He mentions his mother Mrs. Henry Leavitt of Auburn and his former Bath residence, with memories of Bath at Christmas.
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Lient
H. J. Leavitt
Royal Flying Corps
Bath
Landshut
Bat Varia
Canada
Leavitt
North End
Henry Leavitt
Pleasant Street
Auburn
65Th Squadron
B.E.F
Foch
Morocco
von ‘Richthoven
Man With Large Family Seeks Old Friends and Boyhood Haunts
The article notes a man, father of several sons including twins aged 18, one son in the service at Norfolk Virginia and another awaiting call. If a new draft law passes, another son would be ready to go. He visited his lodge Monday evening to locate old friends, found two, and met many on the street. Tuesday he traveled to Boothbay Harbor to view boyhood scenes, and Sunday rode with Mr. and Mrs. Coombs to Sebasco to visit familiar spots.
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Dren
Norfolk
Jackson
Boothbay ‘Harbor
Coombs
Sebasco
Death of Rev John Munroe Wigman Remembrance in Bath
Word arrived of the death in Damariscotta of Rev John Munroe Wigman a familiar Bath figure who owned a cottage at Popham Beach and often supplied pulpits at the First Baptist church His funeral is set for Tuesday at 3 30 pm in Damariscotta His mother Mrs Mary Seaver Wyman aged over 90 lives in Newark New Jersey Born in Livermore the clergyman was widely known in Maine communities.
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Damariscotta
John Munroe Wigman
Bath
Wyman
Popham Beach
First Baptist Church
Livermore
Mary Seaver Wyman
Newark
N. J
Minister Berkeley Preaches at First Baptist on Sunday
Professor J. P. Berkeley of Newton Theological Institute delivered a sermon in the First Baptist church before a large congregation. Mr. Chappell will return to assume duties in the second week of September.
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J. P. Berkeley
Newton Theological Institute
First Baptist
Chappell
Miss Welbhie Baker Back From Columbia Summer School
Miss Welbhie Baker returns from New York where she attended Columbia summer school and is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. F A Manion.
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Welbhie Baker
New York
Columbia Summer School
F. A. Manion
Young Boy Injured In Fire Truck Accident
Marshall White, son of Councilman Henry R. White, suffered serious injuries when he fell from a fire ladder truck on Water Street as it responded to a box 25 alarm. His right ankle was crushed, skin torn, and right arm bruised. He remains hospitalized awaiting further treatment and observation.
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Marshall White
Henry R. White
Washington Street
Water Street
Hox and Ladder
City Hospital
White
Wilson jPharmacy
Local Navy Men Return Home from Service Leaves
Bill Palmer of U S N R stationed at Commonwealth Pier spent Sunday at home. Harold Thompson also of U S N R stationed at Harvard ensign school enjoyed the weekend in Bath. Mrs Kingsbury and daughter Florence visited West Groton Conn where she grew up. Edward S Everett of Cook Everett Pennell Portland was in Bath visiting old friends. Lieut Edward J Fitzgerald of Bath returned from France to Boston and spoke warmly of his time abroad. He saw his brother Charles studying to be an ensign and another brother to join the air service.
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Bill” Palmer
Commonwealth Pier
Harold Thompson
Harvard Ensign School
Charles Kingsbury
Florence
Portland
Cook, Everett & Pennell
Capt. Everett
Maple Street
Bath
Edward J. Fitzgerald
France
Boston
America
Charles
Navy
Fitzgerald
Franz
Successful Party for G. A. X. at Mosley's
Under Mrs Clara Troop 16 ladies of the G A X plus six invited guests enjoyed a dinner at Mosley's on Thursday The group rode the 11 o clock car to the venue and returned on the 6 o clock car The list of attendees includes Elizabeth Pollard Fuller Sadie Couillard Sarah Garcelon Clara Troop Gertrude Stewart Hermann King Elizabeth King Lillian King Rose Parris Madge Kennerson Haffie Parris Charles Greenleaf Nellie Eaton Elizabeth Haggett and George Small The afternoon was spent socially.
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Clara Troop
Mosley
Elizabeth Pollard
Fuller
Sadie Couillard
Sarah Garcelon
Gertrude Stewart
Hmman King
Elizabeth King
Lillian King
Bath Area Social Roundup From Bay Point to Parker Head
Mrs Richard Marr and Mrs Katherine McManus hosted Bath gatherings after a week at Bay Point and a weekend in Brunswick with Eleanor Leydon of Boston. Local guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Tripp, Mrs Dana Wiright, and Miss Marguerite Tripp. Corp Joseph Belmont of Camp Dunham NH visited Bath relatives. Marion Mabel Redlon Edith Mitchell Doris Berry stayed at Richardson bungalow Birch Point. Mildred Nichols left for two weeks in Portland Portsmouth and Boston. Emma Brown covers her duties. Eugene McGrath and family returned from Rim Rock cottage Sabine. Alice and Marion Dain visited. Mrs A P Terrill of East Boston visited Bath, bringing a white eagle gift from Vinal Haven. she is a former Parker Head girl.
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Lucy
Edith Small
Charles Small, Jr
Sybil Houdlette
Dresden
Seymour Hayden
Deering
Lydia Holbrook
Freeport
George Dennison
Madelyn
Dennison
Leon Pennell
A. D. Adams
Mabel Redlon
Birch Point
Harry O. Richardson
Carolyn Oliver
Eugene Spinney
Portland
Robert Oliver
Alfred Oliver
Bridge Hill
Vena Dobbin
Markson Brothers
Bath
Frances Hunt
Sebaseco
Bessie Hunt
Robert Cotten
Pisie
Stonington
Bridge Hall
John M. Schofield
Hettie Morse
Small Point
Clinton Littlefield
Harry Knight
Christmas Cove
Ruth Williams
Marion Morse
Isle Au Haut
Elmer Lufkin
George Proctor
People's Baptist Church
James McDonald
Boston
Russell E. Fox
Worcester
Mass
Harry C. Webber
Charles Hewitt
Richmond
William F. Willis
Doris Morse
Bath City
J. P. Morse
Bath Iron Works
Morse Mill
Nere
Clinton F. Pratt
Eugene Jackson
Brooklyn
Freda S. Coombs
Winneganee
Jackson
American Refining Co
York
New York
Richard Marr
Bay Point
Eleanor Leydon
Brunswick
Katherine McManus
Joseph Harvey
Dark ‘Harbor
Chicago
Ralph Tripp
Dana Wiright
Register of Deeds
Court House
Portsmouth
N. H
Emma Brown
Eugene McGrath
Elizabeth
Sabine
Alice
Marion Dain
A. P. Terrill
East Boston
Parker Head
Vinal Haven
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